Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Yeah lets blame Lucas and only Lucas

There's nothing much to write really. I got so fed up watching the game last night that I carried on chatting with my friend online who was also fed up with the way the game was going on.

I guess we started okay. The first chance came when Torres chipped the ball toward Benayoun who hesitated and couldn't direct the header past Friedel. Then there was a scramble between Torres, Gerrard and Benayoun so close to the opener it was almost unbelievable. Torres slipped when he was taking the shot and the ball fell to Gerrard who was almost largely invisible in the first half and who also couldn't put the ball into the net despite having two good chances there, partly due to end number of human bodies in white shirt on the line.

Well, Lucas. He kept the ball flowing but then gifted Aston Villa a freekick in 35-yard area and also scored for Aston Villa. That just sums up his night, even I can't back him up today. He's back to his old self. Alonso was sorely missed. The non-existence of a genuine playmaker in Liverpool's play last night was very noticeable. Gerrard played badly, especially in the 1st half. I would have expected Rafa to play Gerrard deeper alongside Mascherano, but Rafa only listened to my desperate pleading halfway through the 2nd half. Then Curtis Davies scored a glancing header from a corner (was it?) , and Carra could have done more with it.

Torres got a goal but could have had more. Nice cross from Insua who was under pressure but still managed to get the ball to Torres who then pushed the ball into the net. Friedel was one of the reasons why we didn't manage to score more. The game last night was nothing like the last time Villa came to Anfield. This time they learned their lesson. They kept the game tight, giving no player no time and space on the ball.

And just went we thought we could turn this around, Gerrard fouled someone, was it Reo-Coker? inside the penalty box. The referee gave a penalty and Ashley Young converted it succesfully. That's it. Game over. Liverpool 1 Aston Villa 3. I found more muse in the absolutely gorgeous Edward Cullen last night. Watched Twilight twice. The distraction I need, since Torres' pretty face is not so perfect anymore with that black eye. Pale is the new tan. Cheers.

2 comments:

  1. Liverpool need major change in their formation and style of play..
    lucas should stay at the bench..
    he don't deserve to play in liverpool...

    http://liverpool-malaysia.blogspot.com/

    singgah la ye...

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  2. Shame we didn't buy Gareth Barry last summer. He would have been a good addition to the squad now that Alonso's gone. Aquilani will need time to settle down. And we also need one more good,proven,established striker. Even Spurs have better squad than we do! haha About Lucas, I've been defending him since the end of last season,but last night's performance let me down.

    Will do dude.Thanks for visiting me here.=)

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